Tie Blue Ribbons on Trees
to #BringThemHome

As the world now knows, 250 people, citizens of many nations, were kidnapped from Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023. 129 are still captive in Gaza. A baby turned 11 months old in captivity on December 19. Temple Etz Chaim is a partner with many congregations, schools and Jewish organizations in the Greater Boston area in a project of critical importance: to increase awareness and remind the world of the urgency of rescuing all civilians. We cannot allow these people to be forgotten as time goes on.

The project is simple: tie blue ribbons around trees, lampposts, gates, etc. on your own property,and share the project with friends and neighbors. This project is humanitarian, not political. Hostage taking is never justified, for any reason or cause.

How You Can Help

Tie a Blue Ribbon

Wrap some blue ribbon and tie a bow around a very visible tree in your front yard. If you don’t have a tree, you can wrap it around a lamp post or something visible on your property. Ribbon kits are available at the temple, near the entrance. Each kit contains enough ribbon for one large tree, plus instructions. You can also use your own blue ribbon.

Post on Social Media

Take a photo of your tree(s), including you and your family if comfortable. Then, simply post the photo to your social media accounts with the hashtag #BringThemHome.

Congregations, schools, and Jewish institutions throughout Greater Boston have already joined this campaign.

Involve Your Friends and Neighbors

More information, current hostage reports, Ideas and support are available through the website https://www.blueribbons.life or by scanning this QR code:

Thank you

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An e-vite will be sent with more details, contact Stewart with any questions.
RSVP by 10/13/23

Celebrate Sukkot and welcome our guest speakers from Medway Community Farm.

Enjoy the warmth of friendship and a delicious supper as we learn about local, seasonal harvests. We will be collecting Women’s socks for migrant people sheltered in the greater Franklin area.

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Join Temple Etz Chaim at the Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro as we learn about Noah’s Ark. We will start our morning with a story, song, and snack; learn about Noah and all his animals; then enjoy walking around the zoo.

Please arrive by 2:45 outside the entrance gates. This event is free and open to children up to age 6 and their families. We welcome families from both within our temple community and families from the greater Franklin area.

If you have questions about this program, or other Temple Etz Chaim Early Childhood programs, please reach out to Margot.

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The Brotherhood and Religious Activity Committee will be hosting our pizza delight, as well as some salad and pasta for everyone to enjoy before services.

Please bring a little nosh for the oneg following our Sukkot service.

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